Submarí Lila

A cooperative school in El Milà

Submarí Lila is a preschool and elementary school for children ages 2 to 12, recognized by the Government of Catalonia's Department of Education. It is in El Milà, in the Alt Camp region of Tarragona.

The school is a cooperative supported by families and educators. It opened in 2008 and has since served several generations of students.

Educational approach

The school draws on active, child-centered education and the work of Maria Montessori, Rebeca Wild, Loris Malaguzzi, Arno Stern, Edwin Gordon, Emmi Pikler, and Waldorf education. Its methods include:

• Respectful support adapted to each child's pace
• Small class sizes for individualized attention
• Hands-on, meaningful learning through play and practical activities
• Freedom to move between activities, alongside guided workshops and projects that build core skills
• Mixed-age groups that encourage cooperation
• A close connection with nature as part of everyday school life

School community

Submarí Lila sees learning as a shared effort among children, educators, the prepared environment, and families. Group meetings and classroom discussions invite students to help shape community life and suggest improvements.

The education team pursues ongoing professional development and follows each student's progress in close communication with the family.

Contact

Email: info@submarilila.cat or secretaria@submarilila.cat. Facebook: Submarilila. Instagram: submari_lila.